Information regarding workarounds is also included.

A first-party app is an app that Apple creates rather than an app from another software maker.

Go toScreen Time>Content & Privacy Restrictions.

Content & Privacy Restrictions, Allowed Apps, toggle button to OFF in iOS Settings > Screen Time

Tap theBackbutton or swipe up to go to the Home screen.

Go toSettings>Generalandthen scroll down and navigate toRestrictions>Enable Restrictions.

Once prompted, enter a new passcode (twice to confirm).

Accessibility, Guided Access, Passcode Settings, Set Guided Access Passcode buttons in iOS Settings

After you enable restrictions and enter a new passcode, you’re presented with a variety of options.

This selection doesn’t include apps you downloaded.

TapSettings>General>Accessibility>Guided Access.

Touch ID settings on an iPhone

You may also find this setting under:parameters>Accessibility.

Swipe theGuided Accesstoggle switch to the on/green position.

Go toPasscode configs>Set Guided Access Passcode.

Screen Lock settings in an iOS app

Enter a new passcode and then enter it again to confirm.

This article assumes you are using a passcode to get in to your iPhone.

If you don’t, here’s how toturn passcode on.

Screen Time, App Limits, Add Limit buttons in iOS Settings

Generally, doing this requires the following:

kick off the Touch ID-compatible app.

Go to the app’s controls.

Find the option that locks the app with a password or with your fingerprint.

Checkbox, time restrictions, and App Limits list on iOS settings

If needed, follow any on-screen steps to complete the app lock procedure.

Go toSettings>Screen Time>App Limits>Add Limit.

In the list of apps, make a decision on which to restrict access.

Tap the check box button to the left of the app category you want to restrict.

Choose a time limit for the use of that app category (such as 1 hour).

you’re free to also customize the days you want this restriction in place.

Tap theAddbutton to save the controls.

However, it’s also the worst app lock option for iPhone.

FAQ

Closing out apps on your iPhonedepends on which model you have.

For older models, double-click theHomebutton, then swipe up on the apps you want to quit.

Toremove an appfrom the home screen, press and hold down on the app.

TapRemove App>Delete.

Torearrange the iPhones screen apps, tap and hold an app until the icons shake.

Drag the app icon to a new location on the screen.